§ 154.143 NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS.
   (A)   Any building or structure existing and lawful at the time of enactment of this chapter, or amendments thereto, may be continued although the structure does not conform to the current provisions of this chapter.
   (B)   Repairs and maintenance work may be made as are required to keep a non-conforming building or structure in a sound condition.
   (C)   In the event fire, wind or an act of God or the public enemy damages any non-conforming building(s) or structure(s), it may be rebuilt or restored provided that the total costs of repair or restoration shall not exceed 50% of the cost of replacing the entire building or structure before the building or structure was damaged. The Building Inspector shall determine the cost of reconstruction.
   (D)   A non-conforming building shall not be expanded in any manner that increases its non- conforming condition. However, it may be expanded in other dimensions; provided that, it is in full conformance with this chapter.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 5.4) Penalty, see § 154.999